Brighton & Hove Albion will await the results of a scan after Danny Welbeck was taken off on a stretcher with what appeared to be a back injury during the win over Newcastle United. Welbeck, 33, appeared to take a knee to his lower back in an aerial challenge with Newcastle defender Fabian Schar late in the second half at St James’ Park.

Former Manchester United striker Danny Welbeck had to be given oxygen after sustaining a concerning injury during Brighton & Hove Albion’s clash against Newcastle on Saturday.Brighton ran out 1-0

DANNY Welbeck has been stretchered off after suffering a back injury against Newcastle. The Brighton star required oxygen after falling to the turf during the game at St James Park. Welbeck opened

Danny Welbeck silences St. James' Park by scoring against the run of play to give Brighton a 1-0 lead against Newcastle.

Danny Welbeck's first-half goal against the run of play gave Brighton & Hove Albion a 1-0 win at Newcastle United on Saturday, a result that extended the home side's winless streak to four Premier League games.

ANTHONY GORDON got the drinks in but it was the vintage Danny Welbeck celebrating victory from the medical room. The ex-Arsenal star was carried off receiving oxygen for the pain with a bad back

However, with the Republic of Ireland striker enduring a goal drought stretching some 11 months, Brighton will hope the injury that saw Welbeck leave the pitch on a stretcher later on, will not keep him out for an extended period.

The striker’s afternoon was however cut short in the second half at St James’ park as he was stretchered off after lengthy treatment with what looked like a back injury. All c